Campus Police Officer

Workweek

40 Hours | Monday through Friday (24/7 availability), flexible schedule to meet department needs to include possible evenings and weekends

Position Summary

Provide and maintain campus public safety at McHenry County College Campus

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

* Respond to campus emergencies.

* Deliver emergency messages to staff and students on campus.

* Receive and respond to service requests and questions regarding campus public safety.

* Patrol assigned areas to protect campus occupants, buildings and grounds through the enforcement of applicable state, federal, and local laws.

* Patrol building and grounds of McHenry County College and other College properties

* Investigate criminal conduct, honor code violations, and conduct administrative investigations as directed. May be required to provide courtroom testimony based on investigation

* Prepare written reports

* Report potential fire hazards and implement emergency procedures in the event of a fire

* Enforce parking and traffic rules and regulations. Issue warnings and/or tickets when required

* Proactively perform preventative patrol in uniform, plain clothes, on foot, or in a vehicle, and utilize the College electronic surveillance equipment

* Provide personal security consultation to administrators, faculty, staff, and students who are threatened, being followed, or stalked

* Attend court as required

* Assist with vehicle jump starts and lockouts on campus

* Work collaboratively with others (e.g., colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities

* Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Required Qualifications

* Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the equivalent combination of related training and education

* First Responder Certificate, or equivalent CPR, First Aid and AED Certification or specialized training

* Valid driver's license

* Valid F.O.I.D. card

* Certification by the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officer's Training Board or must obtain within 6 months of employment

* Possess various access levels to LEADS or must obtain with 6 months of employment

* Other applicable specialized training as required

* One-year experience in related public safety or law enforcement position; or equivalent education and experience

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

* Certification by the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officer's Training Board

* Bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

* Firearms proficiency

* Ability to maintain certification by the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officer's Training Board

* Must be able to maintain appropriate level of physical and mental fitness for duty

* Ability to maintain various access levels to LEADS

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

* Ability to learn technological applications

* Knowledge of campus public safety procedures

* Knowledge of first responder and general first aid procedures

* Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing under stressful conditions

* Responsible, honest, dependable, and conscientious

* Ability to maintain effective working relationships

* Ability to prioritize incidents as they arise

* Ability to acquire and keep confidential all campus public safety information

* Willingness and ability to determine problems and create individual solutions

* Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs

* Ability to make decisions that govern and impact the activities and behavior of staff members and citizens

* Ability to safely lift 60 pounds unassisted

* Possess the physical ability to respond to various emergency situations

* Physical ability to continuously walk during scheduled shift, and to get into and out of a motor vehicle

* Ability to see, including depth and color perception

* Ability to hear, speak, and smell

* Commitment and respect for diversity and MCC Behaviors of Excellence

* Commitment to the college mission, vision, values, and goals

* Ability to perform all of the essential functions, skills, and specifications of the position

* Subject to Criminal Background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug test, physical fitness assessment and may also include a polygraph examination.

* Position subject to Bloodborne Pathogen Legislation